Testify
Testify
Sounds of Blackness
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Artist: Sounds of Blackness
Songwriters: Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Gary Hines
Genre: Gospel / R&B
Style: House / Gospel / Contemporary R&B
Album: The Evolution of Gospel (1991)
“Testify” is a powerful gospel-house anthem by Sounds of Blackness, released in 1991 from their debut album The Evolution of Gospel. Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and directed by Gary Hines, the track fuses uplifting choral harmonies with infectious house beats and contemporary R&B flair.
With its urgent spiritual call to “testify” and celebrate faith through music and dance, the song became a breakthrough hit, showcasing the Minneapolis-based choir’s innovative blend of traditional gospel roots with modern urban sounds.
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